Tuesday, July 20, 2010

Although sugar flower peonies are still in very high demand, the flower that is currently holding strong in second place is the ranunculus! I have had many inquiries about this adorable flower, and have been so happy to have the opportunity to both make them and teach them!

I recently worked with two lovely and talented students for a full day of sugar flower private instruction. On the curriculum...gorgeous deep pink ranunculus flowers, and the always elegant gardenia.

Getting started...all the tools and supplies in place:

Work in progress:

The color palette for the day:

Dusting flowers and buds:

All of the beautiful ranunculus flowers:

Fabulous student work:

All of our completed flowers and buds:

Adorable and happy students:

And how cute is this? My student sent me a few photos of her gardenias...a beautiful close-up with the leaves attached:

And one of her gorgeous sugar flowers sitting among REAL gardenias...it looks amazing:

Many, many thanks to my wonderful students...it was a great day filled with laughter and some fabulous flower-making!

Dear JacquelineSorry, my english is not very good... I love your blog!! The flowers are so beautiful!! You are a fantastic artist!! The ranunculus is my favorite! Can you tell me how you make this flower?Jana

Jacqueline,I am so inspired by your work. I am new at flower making and love your detailed work and tutorials. I can wait to start practicing!! I would love to have a tutorial on the ranunculus if you are willing to post one. They are absolutely beautiful!! Thanks again for sharing your work with us.

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About Me

Sugar artist and wedding cake designer, and the owner of Petalsweet™, located in San Diego, California. We teach group classes and offer private instruction in the art of cake decorating and making sugar flowers. We specialize in flowers that are stylized, yet modern and sophisticated. For more information please send inquiries to jacqueline@petalsweet.com. Thank you!